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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer_________ Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-V1 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-082-311-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced ...No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-V1 Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product...
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer_________ Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-V1 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-082-311-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced ...No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-V1 Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product...
Operating Instructions
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... interference that may cause undesired operation. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this product will not occur in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must be used in order to the presence of the FCC Rules. Use of controls... the appliance. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-V1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
... interference that may cause undesired operation. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this product will not occur in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must be used in order to the presence of the FCC Rules. Use of controls... the appliance. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-V1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Operating Instructions
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... the MTF* measurement system for this manual are not actual images shot using this manual. The lens for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are...
... the MTF* measurement system for this manual are not actual images shot using this manual. The lens for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are...
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... histogram 50 Selecting the metering mode 51 Shooting with the manual adjustments... 43 Shutter speed priority mode 44 Aperture priority mode 45 Manual exposure mode 45 Choosing an auto focus method 45 Choosing ... 19 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 20 Checking the last image you shot - Burst 3 60 Shooting still images in TIFF mode - Program Shift 43 Shooting with...images 34 Formatting a "Memory Stick 37 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 14 How to the subject - Exposure Bracket 53 Adjusting color tones - Focus preset 48 ...
... histogram 50 Selecting the metering mode 51 Shooting with the manual adjustments... 43 Shutter speed priority mode 44 Aperture priority mode 45 Manual exposure mode 45 Choosing an auto focus method 45 Choosing ... 19 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 20 Checking the last image you shot - Burst 3 60 Shooting still images in TIFF mode - Program Shift 43 Shooting with...images 34 Formatting a "Memory Stick 37 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 14 How to the subject - Exposure Bracket 53 Adjusting color tones - Focus preset 48 ...
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... Flash (26) M Hook for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Use ACC jack to connect an external flash or the remote control tripod. • Do not touch the microphone while... shoot still images in programmed mode S: To shoot in the shutter speed priority mode A: To shoot in the aperture priority mode 8 M: To shoot in the manual exposure mode SCN: To shoot in parentheses for shoulder* strap N ACC (Accessory) jack (65) O Self-timer lamp (25)/ Infrared ray emitter (56) P ...
... Flash (26) M Hook for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Use ACC jack to connect an external flash or the remote control tripod. • Do not touch the microphone while... shoot still images in programmed mode S: To shoot in the shutter speed priority mode A: To shoot in the aperture priority mode 8 M: To shoot in the manual exposure mode SCN: To shoot in parentheses for shoulder* strap N ACC (Accessory) jack (65) O Self-timer lamp (25)/ Infrared ray emitter (56) P ...
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M (Manual) You can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 39 and 111). In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the following conditions. To delete the image displayed on the screen 1 Press (Delete). ...100-0029 2003 7 4 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button, then press z. SCN (Scene selection) You can select from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is deleted. The image is seen through glass, ...
M (Manual) You can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 39 and 111). In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the following conditions. To delete the image displayed on the screen 1 Press (Delete). ...100-0029 2003 7 4 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button, then press z. SCN (Scene selection) You can select from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is deleted. The image is seen through glass, ...
Operating Instructions
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... the jog dial to select the value you want to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment, focusing manually or choosing AF range finder frame. Mode dial To select the item a Turn the jog dial to select...
... the jog dial to select the value you want to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment, focusing manually or choosing AF range finder frame. Mode dial To select the item a Turn the jog dial to select...
Operating Instructions
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...F value and shutter speed also change the F value (aperture value) and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed. M Mode for manually adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture values to the purpose of the subject. b Shift the F value and shutter speed combination. - ...maintaining the shift amount. • When the flash mode setting is shifted. A Aperture priority mode. Shooting with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values according to achieve the desired shooting condition.
...F value and shutter speed also change the F value (aperture value) and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed. M Mode for manually adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture values to the purpose of the subject. b Shift the F value and shutter speed combination. - ...maintaining the shift amount. • When the flash mode setting is shifted. A Aperture priority mode. Shooting with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values according to achieve the desired shooting condition.
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.... • To eliminate the effects of vibration, use the NightShot or NightFraming functions when the mode dial is set to S, A or M. • You cannot make manual adjustments when shooting movies. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after the value, such as 1". 44 NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter...
.... • To eliminate the effects of vibration, use the NightShot or NightFraming functions when the mode dial is set to S, A or M. • You cannot make manual adjustments when shooting movies. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after the value, such as 1". 44 NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter...
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... selected from F2.8 to F8. • The range of F5.6 or more, the values start from 1/1000 to 8 seconds. Manual exposure mode You can set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera. Select an aperture value with a fuzzy background. 60min A 5.0M FINE 101 4 S AF 0EV F2.8 160 60min A 5.0M FINE...
... selected from F2.8 to F8. • The range of F5.6 or more, the values start from 1/1000 to 8 seconds. Manual exposure mode You can set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera. Select an aperture value with a fuzzy background. 60min A 5.0M FINE 101 4 S AF 0EV F2.8 160 60min A 5.0M FINE...
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... m, and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again so that the focus setting information disappears. • Focus setting information is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears.
... m, and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again so that the focus setting information disappears. • Focus setting information is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears.
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... Adjust the exposure based on the histogram. If the image is a useful reference for checking the exposure during recording and playback without being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a dark...M or SCN. When shooting a back-lit subject or a subject against a white (e.g. b Press / (Exposure). When shooting a black subject that you adjust the exposure manually. Overexposed t Adjust toward the + side. c Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial. Shooting techniques Normally, the...
... Adjust the exposure based on the histogram. If the image is a useful reference for checking the exposure during recording and playback without being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a dark...M or SCN. When shooting a back-lit subject or a subject against a white (e.g. b Press / (Exposure). When shooting a black subject that you adjust the exposure manually. Overexposed t Adjust toward the + side. c Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial. Shooting techniques Normally, the...
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...The recording interval is approximately 0.5 second. • If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with v/V. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with v/V, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts ...the flash in this mode. • During shooting in this mode, the images are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 49), the adjusted value is other than [800]: Shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower 54 f Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with ...
...The recording interval is approximately 0.5 second. • If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with v/V. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with v/V, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts ...the flash in this mode. • During shooting in this mode, the images are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 49), the adjusted value is other than [800]: Shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower 54 f Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with ...
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...indicator stops flashing. • The indicator means: Slow flashing: The white balance is automatically set . • Do not shake or strike the camera during quick flashing the indicator. • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you will shoot the subject. 3 Press v. b Press MENU.... automatically (Daylight) Shooting outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks or sunrise, or shooting just before and after you can manually adjust the white balance. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in automatic white balance mode. 55 Advanced still image ...
...indicator stops flashing. • The indicator means: Slow flashing: The white balance is automatically set . • Do not shake or strike the camera during quick flashing the indicator. • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you will shoot the subject. 3 Press v. b Press MENU.... automatically (Daylight) Shooting outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks or sunrise, or shooting just before and after you can manually adjust the white balance. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in automatic white balance mode. 55 Advanced still image ...
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... MENU a Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN. Control button Mode dial Shutter MENU a Set the mode dial to an e-mail message, consult the User's Manual for e-mail - The menu appears. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [E-Mail] with audio files - Shooting still images for your e-mail software. • For...
... MENU a Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN. Control button Mode dial Shutter MENU a Set the mode dial to an e-mail message, consult the User's Manual for e-mail - The menu appears. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [E-Mail] with audio files - Shooting still images for your e-mail software. • For...
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... you click an E-mail mode image file, make the following setting. screen appears when you have turned your camera or turning off the power during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the "Memory Stick"...; "ImageMixer" is no application available to copy, view and edit images, and create video CDs. See the operation manual supplied with Macintosh. The image file opens. • Close down all applications running on the desktop. The contents of... application. • You can use the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software to open the document "DSC0ssss.JPE"."
... you click an E-mail mode image file, make the following setting. screen appears when you have turned your camera or turning off the power during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the "Memory Stick"...; "ImageMixer" is no application available to copy, view and edit images, and create video CDs. See the operation manual supplied with Macintosh. The image file opens. • Close down all applications running on the desktop. The contents of... application. • You can use the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software to open the document "DSC0ssss.JPE"."
Operating Instructions
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.... 5 090 000 pixels Lens 4× zoom lens f = 7.0 - 28.0 mm (34 - 136 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 4.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (6 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One-push File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver...
.... 5 090 000 pixels Lens 4× zoom lens f = 7.0 - 28.0 mm (34 - 136 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 4.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (6 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One-push File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver...
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J Jog dial 40 Jog playback 73 JPG 94 L LCD screen brightness 117 on/off 28 screen display 124, 125, 126, 127 M Macro 24 Manual exposure mode 45 Memory Stick 17, 119 remaining indicator 124 Menu settings 39, 111 Metering mode 51 Mode dial 8, 15, 21 Moisture condensation 118 Movie ...
J Jog dial 40 Jog playback 73 JPG 94 L LCD screen brightness 117 on/off 28 screen display 124, 125, 126, 127 M Macro 24 Manual exposure mode 45 Memory Stick 17, 119 remaining indicator 124 Menu settings 39, 111 Metering mode 51 Mode dial 8, 15, 21 Moisture condensation 118 Movie ...